Lihaaf: The Quilt (2019)
A period drama, the film is based on Ismat Chugtai's most celebrated story "Lihaaf" (published 1942). The film inter weaves the plot of same sex relationship between Begum and her masseuse and the trial that Ismat underwent after being slapped with a case of obscenity on publishing the story. The film raises themes of homosexuality and freedom of speech that our society is grappling with even today.
Director: Rahat Kazmi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: July 19, 2019
Cast
- Tannishtha Chatterjee - Ismat Chugtai
- Sonal Sehgal - Begum Jaan
- Veerendra Saxena - Aslam sahib
- Rahat Kazmi - Shahid Latif
- Mir Sarwar - Nawab Sahib
- Shoib Shah - Manto
Screenplay
Production: A.S.A.P
Country: France, India, Singapore
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Rahat Kazmi
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lihaaf: The Quilt about?
- A period drama, the film is based on Ismat Chugtai's most celebrated story "Lihaaf" (published 1942). The film inter weaves the plot of same sex relationship between Begum and her masseuse and the trial that Ismat underwent after being slapped with a case of obscenity on publishing the story. The film raises themes of homosexuality and freedom of speech that our society is grappling with even today.
- Who directed Lihaaf: The Quilt?
- Lihaaf: The Quilt was directed by Rahat Kazmi.
- Who stars in Lihaaf: The Quilt?
- Lihaaf: The Quilt stars Tannishtha Chatterjee, Sonal Sehgal, Veerendra Saxena, Rahat Kazmi, Mir Sarwar, Shoib Shah.
- How long is Lihaaf: The Quilt?
- Lihaaf: The Quilt has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Lihaaf: The Quilt?
- Lihaaf: The Quilt is a Drama film.
- Where was Lihaaf: The Quilt produced?
- Lihaaf: The Quilt was produced in France, India, Singapore.